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International Safe Abortion Day
28/09/2026

International Safe Abortion Day


Please join us for the incredible webinar on: Building Cross-Movement Alliances to Challenge CriminalisationDate: Sep 30...
24/09/2026

Please join us for the incredible webinar on: Building Cross-Movement Alliances to Challenge Criminalisation
Date: Sep 30, 2026 11:00 CAT.
Register at [email protected] to get login details




Nkwain Hamlet

Join us for an important conversation on the intersection of and the law.2 July 2026 at 10:00 CATCriminalisation and...
25/06/2026

Join us for an important conversation on the intersection of and the law.
2 July 2026 at 10:00 CAT
Criminalisation and Public Health: Rethinking HIV, Drug Policy, and LEN Rollout in Africa
UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office S*x Rights Africa Network S*xworkers Advocacy Global Network of People living with HIV (GNP+) Global Interfaith Network UNAIDS United Nations Development Programme - UNDP Society for AIDS in Africa Saywhat SAfAIDS SATregional Saywhat Keikantse Phele Brian Kanyemba ViiV Healthcare

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81653925900?pwd=Nvy6LpXxOvH0H8U9X628E6598asSwR.1



The recent High Court ruling in Kenya is a significant moment for human rights, constitutional democracy, and accountabi...
21/05/2026

The recent High Court ruling in Kenya is a significant moment for human rights, constitutional democracy, and accountability in Africa. By affirming that state institutions can consider applications for the alteration of s*x or gender markers on official documents, the court has reinforced the principle that public institutions must serve all people equally and with dignity.

Accountability International recognises the courage and determination of Audrey Mbugua Ithibu, alongside the activists, lawyers, civil society organisations, and human rights defenders who worked tirelessly towards this outcome. Transformative change is often the result of sustained advocacy, strategic litigation, and the willingness to challenge exclusionary systems.

This judgment demonstrates why accountability matters. Leaders and institutions must be reminded that their responsibility is not to selectively apply rights, but to uphold constitutional protections for everyone, including those who are marginalised and politically unpopular. Courts play a critical role in ensuring that power is exercised within the boundaries of justice, fairness, and human dignity.

Across Africa, marginalised communities continue to face barriers created not only by laws, but also by stigma, discrimination, and failures in governance. Decisions such as this show the importance of independent institutions that are prepared to protect rights and demand accountability, even in difficult political environments.

A more equal society becomes possible when citizens speak out, civil society organises, institutions remain independent, and leaders are held accountable for the promises and obligations enshrined in constitutions and human rights frameworks.

Democracy cannot exist where people are denied dignity, equality, and the freedom to live openly. At the heart of democr...
17/05/2026

Democracy cannot exist where people are denied dignity, equality, and the freedom to live openly. At the heart of democracy is the right of every person to belong
ILGA World Pan Africa ILGA UNAIDS United Nations Development Programme - UNDP Society for AIDS in Africa GATE - Global Action for Trans Equality The People's Matrix Association The Other Foundation Ford Foundation




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